Automatic flushing actuator for tank style toilet
First Claim
1. An automatic flushing actuator system for a toilet having a tank and a bowl comprising:
- a sensor that detects the presence of an occurrence;
a receiver coupled to said sensor, said receiver being disposed in a housing having a base and a cover, said cover having a horizontally rotatable lever mounted thereon;
a gear mechanism connected to said receiver, said gear mechanism having a cam that engages an actuator rod which is in contact with said lever, wherein said lever is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of said actuator rod relative to said housing; and
a clamp adapted for mounting said housing on a component in the toilet tank.
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Abstract
An automatic flushing actuator that mounts to an overflow pipe in a tank style toilet includes a proximity sensor, a housing enclosing a motor mount and gear assembly, and a rotatably mounted lever on top of the housing. A clamp is adapted to be affixed to the side of the housing and secure the actuator to the overflow pipe. When installing the actuator, the clamp is affixed to the overflow pipe before the housing is mounted onto the clamp. The clamp allows the housing to be removably mounted or locked in position on the clamp. The lever coupled to the top of the housing is rotated to a desired position, and a chain is connected to a handle of the toilet opens the flush valve.
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13 Claims
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1. An automatic flushing actuator system for a toilet having a tank and a bowl comprising:
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a sensor that detects the presence of an occurrence; a receiver coupled to said sensor, said receiver being disposed in a housing having a base and a cover, said cover having a horizontally rotatable lever mounted thereon; a gear mechanism connected to said receiver, said gear mechanism having a cam that engages an actuator rod which is in contact with said lever, wherein said lever is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of said actuator rod relative to said housing; and a clamp adapted for mounting said housing on a component in the toilet tank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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